Trojan Today

Enjoy this Trojan today Classic from David E. Nelson, first published July 2014.

Being Human

By David E. Nelson

I have appreciated the music of Kris Kristofferson for most of my adult life, and I especially like the lyrics, “Ain’t it just like a human? Here comes that rainbow again.” It suggests, for me, a new way to look at our humanness. For too many, being human is an excuse for making a mistake or doing something wrong. When someone fails I have heard the words, “After all I am only human.” That attitude implies being human is somehow a mistake or something to recover from. ]

Healthy collections mean a healthy practice. If you’re writing off too many balances or writing off the wrong balances, you and your staff aren’t getting paid for your hard work. Your office needs a clear picture of what’s being paid, who’s paying it, and why some balances are unpaid.

Enjoy this Trojan today Classic from David Nelson, first published October 2010.

Alan’s Gift

By David Nelson

It was a gift I did not notice until years later. In fact, at the time I had very little appreciation for it. Alan was a classmate of mine in kindergarten and first grade. Whenever we had show-an-tell and it was Alan’s turn, the class heard amazing stories of adventure. He told about his two-story tree house, his hideout by the local stream, his spying on strange people in a nearby neighborhood, and many other exciting takes of exotic happenings in the life of a five-year-old.

I became envious of the classmates who were invited over to Alan’s home to partake in his childhood adventures. After hearing the stories for months, my time finally came. I was so excited. That afternoon we went to Alan’s home and did what most kids do.